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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
6
A list of local club meetings and activities is announced for the week. Groups such as Ruthene Class, White Shrine, Ladies Aid, D A R, Harmony Club, American Legion Auxiliary, and Junior circles plan gatherings on Thursday through Tuesday, with various clubs like Reading Circle and Lotus Bridge also scheduled. The page notes widespread community engagement across churches, relief organizations, and civic groups.
Members of the Congregational church enjoyed a community dinner in the banquet hall at 7 30 last evening. Tables bore baskets of garden flowers and lavender and pink streamers. A committee led by Mrs Bert Horton oversaw the event. After dinner a report on the Congregational conference in Des Moines was given by Mrs Ezra Arnold, followed by sketches from The Eternal Hunger by Dr Styner of Grinnell, presented by Rev George Mitchell.
The Loyal Workers met yesterday afternoon in the church parlors with good attendance. The gathering centered on quilting and planning. The next session will be Wednesday June 13 and will be a social meeting.
A gathering yesterday afternoon at a Creston area country home six miles southeast of town featured a five hundred cents party with Mrs Lloyd McGrath winning first prize, Mrs Floyd Miller second, and Mrs H W White consolation. A two course luncheon followed served by Mrs Weller. Courtesy attendees included a long list of local women and one of the guests, Mrs Dorothy Ellen Rambo, and others named in the notice.
Miss Lucile Fisher returned home Wednesday evening from Cedar Falls where she graduated Tuesday. She visited her uncle Claude Fisher and cousins Harriet and Sherry Fisher in Des Moines. She was affiliated with Tau Sigma Delta, Delphian Literary, and Play Craft. completed swimming and earned the National Life Saving Emblem. She resides with grandmother Mrs. T. P. Fisher at 500 North Walnut Street.
Mrs. William Hanson and Mrs. Ben Ponton hosted a seven o'clock dinner at 800 West Adams Street in honor of Omaha guest Mrs. Howard Bolcourt visiting sister Mrs. C. D. Higby. Table decor followed a blue and yellow scheme. Afterward guests enjoyed a fortune teller who read their futures.
Mrs Bert Baldwin hosted the Carnation club yesterday at her country home southeast of Creston with two guests Mrs J W Milnes and Mrs James Ide. Dr Lillie E Wagoner presided during a business session followed by games and refreshments assisted by her daughter Miss Albert. The next meeting will be at Mrs M E Cook 307 North Maple Street in two weeks.
Lodge notices not exceeding online content will be carried free if the advertiser gives prior notice to the advertiser before each meeting. Telephone 42.
Fifteen members and a guest Mrs Thomas Given of Omaha enjoyed a social afternoon at Mrs FE D Whipple 1208 West Adair Street. A two course luncheon was served at five oclock. The next meeting will be at Mrs Joe Spies 903 East Howard Street.
Eighty guests attended a bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. W. N Patt and her daughter Miss Luella at the Towana hotel. Tables featured pink and yellow flowers and lit tapers. Mrs. J. V Richardson won first prize in bridge, with Mrs. S. M winning runners-up prize.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs final session in San Antonio on June 7 named Mrs. John Sippel of Baltimore president for two years, defeating Mrs. Edward Franklin White of Indianapolis. Mrs Eugene B Lawson of Tulsa was chosen second vice president, with other officers elected.
Wilkins placed second and Mrs J R Young third with Mrs Vern Sanders earning the consolation. The party drew out of town guests including Mrs Henri Boyd of New York City and Mrs Edgar Howard of Columbus Neb along with Mrs RR E Foste, Mrs Katherine Bickford of Greenfield and Mrs FE D Roper of Mebron Neb.
The Business and Professional Women's club executive board held a picnic at McKinley Park last evening. Supper was served at 6 o'clock, followed by a short business meeting. Plans were set for monthly social and business meetings this summer, starting Thursday June 14. Members should come prepared to pay dues for the coming year.
Mr and Mrs Paul Stoneburner hosted the A Q C club dinner at their 302 North Birch Street home at 7 PM. Tables were rose decorated and cards followed the dinner with prizes: first to Mr and Mrs Willard Emerson, second to Mrs Ralph Smith and Elmer Johnson, consolation to Mrs Alfred Carter and Arthur Elliott. guests included Mrs Howard Knapp and Mrs Chester Lease.
Miss Erla Schoonover entertained a number of friends today at a 1 PM luncheon at her home 203 South Sumner Avenue in honor of house guest Miss Doris Pelton of Council Bluffs. Garden flowers decorated the event and the afternoon was spent socially.
Members of the Triangle society of the Methodist church were entertained yesterday afternoon at 609 North Maple Street, the home of Mrs. L. A. Nordhausen, with Mrs. Everett Harrell and Mrs. C. C. Corlett assisting.
During the business session Mrs. A. E. Perry was elected secretary and the remainder of the afternoon was spent socially, with the hostesses serving refreshments.
Last evening the Young People’s League of St John’s Evangelical Church met with Walter Bierstedt leading. Miss Wilma Vetterick gave the prayer and scripture was read by Miss Verda Collings. During the business session Miss Margaret Boortz was appointed chairman for the June party.
A joint session of the American Legion and the auxiliary met last evening in McKinley Park pavilion. Mrs. J. W. Halden and Cleo Clayton presided as plans were laid for the Fourth of July celebration.
Mrs Ernest Pettinger was pleasantly surprised at her home last evening for a birthday party hosted by friends and relatives. Five hundred was played with Mrs Chas Abel and Thomas Else taking high scores. Refreshments were served and gifts were given to the guest of honor.
Mrs W J Boortz and Mrs Eda Collings hosted the Evangelical Guild yesterday afternoon at the school house. Members sewed and quilted together and were served refreshments by the hostesses.
Mr and Mrs Milligan Beil of 306 North Lincoln street are parents of a girl born Tuesday at Greater Community hospital. The baby weighing eight and a half pounds is named Mary Florence.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Woosley announce the birth of a son at their Shannon City home yesterday morning. The infant weighs eight pounds and joins the family.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lecocq of Lorimer shopped in Creston on Wednesday. Mrs. Chas Parks and daughters Wilma Emy and Mrs. Van Fibers of Chariton are visiting at F. E. Hayden’s home in Creston. Mildred and Francis Putnam of Indianola, after visiting Prescott, arrived to visit their aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Puvenam.
Harry K Thaw aboard the steamer Aquitania says prospects are good for landing in England and he may stay three to five days in London before proceeding to France. He learned he could land in France and pressed friend E M Pendleton to reserve rooms at a London hotel. A telegram from London lawyers arrived as he declared there is optimism that all will be well.
The American government will pay 1 250 000 dollars for a prime Paris building overlooking Place De La Concorde to house the embassy offices the consulate general and top government agencies. Ambassador Herrick marks a long held plan to centralize offices under one roof replacing scattered rentals.
James Degnan Reynolds son of Dr and Mrs J W Reynolds of Creston and Drake law school graduate was among 42 who passed the Iowa state bar examination in Des Moines enabling practice of law in the state.
Marriage licenses issued yesterday by the district court clerk to James M. Goin and Irene Brown of Thayer, and to Edwin C. Powers and Areta E. Bender of Creston. All parties listed as of legal age. Diamonds and wedding rings advertised by Roper Brothers Jewelers.
Miss Margaret Frederick daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Frederick married Mr Myron Little son of Mrs Willard Little in Corning Tuesday. Rev FE S Menoher officiated. Attendants were Glenna Lewis and Walter Cochrane. Bride wore white silk crepe and carried roses. decorations included roses and peonies. The bride is a Corning High School and Parsons College alumna and a fourth grade teacher. Mr Little is a Corning High School graduate and completed a four year electrical course.
The groom, associated with a university engineering program, marries and will establish residence near Chicago following a brief wedding trip. The couple plans to start their new life together in a nearby area.
Kings Bay Spitzbergen June 7 Captain Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen arrived to assist in the Italia search. Weather hindered flights as Lieutenant Luetzow Holm, already surveying the area, faced fog and cold winds. Andrew Harsh returns home tomorrow from Galesburg Illinois after schooling.
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